96-23904. TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 18, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 49135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-23904]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-44631; FRL-5395-5]


TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of test data on 
cyclohexane (CAS No. 110-82-7). These data were submitted pursuant to 
an enforceable testing consent agreement/order issued by EPA under 
section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Publication of 
this notice is in compliance with section 4(d) of TSCA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan B. Hazen, Director, 
Environmental Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. E-543B, 401 
M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, [phone], TDD [phone]; 
e-mail: [e-mail].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 
enforceable consent agreements/orders must contain a statement that 
results of testing conducted pursuant to testing enforceable consent 
agreements/orders will be announced to the public in accordance with 
section 4(d).

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for cyclohexane were submitted by the Cyclohexane Panel 
of the Chemical Manufacturers Association on behalf of the following 
test sponsors: Chevron Chemical Company, CITGO Refining & Chemicals 
Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Huntsman Corporation, Koch 
Industries Inc., Phillips Petroleum Company, and Sun Company, Inc. 
These data were submitted pursuant to a TSCA section 4 enforceable 
consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 799.5000 and were received by EPA on 
August 19, 1996. The submission includes two final reports entitled (1) 
``90-Day Inhalation Neurotoxicity Study with Cyclohexane in Rats,'' and 
(2) ``90-Day Inhalation Toxicity Study with Cyclohexane in Mice.'' 
Cyclohexane is found in a number of consumer products including spray 
paint and spray adhesives and is also available as a laboratory 
solvent.
    EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for this data 
submission. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any 
determination as to the completeness of the submission.

II. Public Record

    EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d) 
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44631). This record 
includes copies of all studies reported in this notice. The record is 
available for inspection from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except legal holidays, in the TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center 
(also known as the TSCA Public Docket Office), Rm. B-607 Northeast 
Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects:

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: September 9, 1996.

Charles M. Auer,

Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.

[FR Doc. 96-23904 Filed 9-17-96; 8:45 am]
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